homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buyer Class - 07/17/08 10:09 AM
Birmingham, Hoover, Homewood, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Helena, Pelham, AL, or anywhere in Between! – Buying a home is a complex process. Title Insurance – inspections – negotiations – mortgages. To help ensure that your home purchase is profitable and problem free, three area companies have teamed up to … (4 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham AL Real Estate Community Overviews - 06/07/08 07:56 AM
In our efforts here to always keep you informed about Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, we realize that it is important for you to know about the communities in which you live or in which you may be moving.
So, in an effort to keep you educated about Birmingham Alabama and its … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Gets A New Photo Blog! - 05/27/08 02:07 PM
Birmingham AL Real Estate and Community Pics
Birmingham AL Real Estate and Community Pics Says Hello to You!
Birmingham Real Estate Homes and Mortgagesis up after the transfer over from Your Guide To Living In Greater Birmingham and we began to realize that we are very lucky!
We just don't … (1 comments)
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homewood: Devon Dadon's Hair and Spa Service: Our Service Partner for May - 05/24/08 04:57 PM
As you know each month, we aim to provide you a service partner who can meet your needs as a resident or future buyer of Birmingham AL Real Estate. This month, we want to spotlight Devon Dadon. Devon Dadon provides, hair, ,nails, skin care, and many other spa and salon services … (1 comments)
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homewood: A-1 Expert Reweaving & Alterations in Homewood, Alabama - 04/13/08 06:46 PM
When you come to a new area, it is always nice to have a place that is recommended. A-1 Expert Reweaving & Alterations is just that place for you if you are new or established in the Greater Birmingham Area.
Sara Maiden and A-1 Expert Reweaving & Alterations can meet about all of your needs … (2 comments)
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homewood: Tax Benefits for Birmingham Alabama Home Owners - 03/15/08 08:30 PM
With all of this news about the housing market being such a source of frustration and worry for so many buyers and sellers out there, I was reminded there are some things that we can be thankful for. These are the tax benefits of owning a home.
I was catching up on … (1 comments)
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homewood: The Secret is Out About Alabama, Or Should I Say In? - 03/15/08 07:50 PM
Alabama has been making a move over the past few years and this year beat 35 other statres!!!
What did they beat them in? The beat them in being the place to be and emerging to become yet another destination state in the South.
How do we know? According to an article, Alabama … (1 comments)
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homewood: For A Good Pizza Call Dave: Dave's Pizza in Homewood, Alabama - 03/07/08 10:23 PM
The addiction for us began just a few years after they opened their doors in 1993. For a while there we went almost every week. I am sure our welcome was well worn out. So, you can imagine, when we had the opportunity to partner with Dave's Pizza, we jumped right … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood AL Real Estate Market Statistics February 2008 - 03/04/08 11:40 AM
It's finally 2008, and time to begin our look at a new year of market statistics for the area. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is … (0 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics January 2008 vs January 2007: Now and Then - 02/15/08 12:40 PM
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, we chose to start doing a now and then segment to show how the market has changed from one year to the next. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, … (2 comments)
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homewood: Do We Know What Thrills Them? - 02/15/08 11:13 AM
It's been a while since I wrote about the importance of clear communication, but a few things here recently have pursuaded me to again, readress this concept.
I was showing someone some homes and they made a remark about the fact that I had not shown them any homes listed by us. I … (8 comments)
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homewood: Homewood AL Real Estate Market Statistics January 2008 - 02/08/08 01:14 PM
It’s finally 2008, and time to begin our look at a new year of market statistics for the area. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is … (0 comments)
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homewood: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 5 of 5 - 01/22/08 03:14 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes … (0 comments)
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homewood: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 4 of 5 - 01/19/08 12:55 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (4 comments)
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homewood: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 3 of 5 - 01/18/08 01:39 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (2 comments)
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homewood: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 2 of 5 - 01/17/08 02:27 PM
As mentioned before, in today’s market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (0 comments)
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homewood: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 1 of 5 - 01/16/08 04:04 PM
In our market today, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. One of the things that seems to be one of the biggest items on most peoples' list is the loan.
You can't turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper without … (6 comments)
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homewood: Edgewood: Featured Homewood Community - 01/15/08 02:48 PM
Nestled in Homewood is a quaint little community called Edgewood. Often times within a city, like Homewood, we are asked about some of the communities within the city and Edgewood is one of those in Homewood.
The Edgewood Real Estate Market Statistics are one of those places we often get asked about.
Over … (2 comments)
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homewood: Alabama Is Good For Business - 01/15/08 02:22 PM
Fortune Magazine, a name typically we can trust, has named Alabama the tenth best state to start a business!
An article by Jimmy DeButts of the "Birmingham Business Journal", Alabama Ranked 10th Best State To Start A Business.
This is good news not just for the residents of Alabama, but for those … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 11:52 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Area Home Contracts Values Increases - 01/10/08 08:24 AM
Over the past few months, the Birmingham area, like much of the United States, has seen a slowing or decreasing in the value of home building contracts. Most of the decreases are based on comparisons to 2006 data which was the best year ever for the real estate market in sales … (3 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Area Non Profits - 01/05/08 02:09 PM
I have begun having some contact with several of the Birmingham Area Non-profits. Birmingham and its surrounding areas have a tremendous amount of them. A lot of hard work goes in to sustaining them and funding them so that their "mission" can be accomplished. I know this because I have seen … (6 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics December 2007 - 01/04/08 10:20 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
December 2007 Newly Listed Properties during December: 46 Average Price: $405,726 (Median Price: $364,900) Price Range: $86,900-$1,100,000
December 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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homewood: Watch Your P! It's Going To Cold Over The Next Couple of Nights! - 01/02/08 03:09 PM
Tonight and the next day or so promise to be very cold for us here in Birmingham, Alabama. We are looking at highs in the 30's and lows in the teens with wind chills much lower. (I know it's all relative and it gets a lot colder in other areas, but … (9 comments)
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homewood: Put Your Guns Away Tonight! - 12/31/07 02:00 PM
OK, OK, I am sure most of us know this already, but I do have to recognize that, yes, we are in Alabama and Alabama is in the South. (Yes, I am referring to stereotypes, but since I live here I figured it was OK for this article)
Today on Al.com … (9 comments)
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homewood: Buyer Beware! - 12/27/07 06:20 PM
Those ominous words, but what do they mean? Here in Alabama, buyer beware means just that.... buyer beware.
Alabama is one of a handful of states that still operates under "caveat emptor" which means buyer beware
An article was posted today on al.com by Sean Riley, Home Buyers In State Have Little … (20 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 vs November 2006: Now and Then - 12/19/07 03:42 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (0 comments)
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homewood: 12 Reasons to List Now During the Holidays - 12/14/07 02:28 PM
A lot people do not realize that the Winter season and holidays can actually be a good time to sell your home. While patience is required because the numbers of "shoppers" (notice I didn't say buyers) is down, there are some good reasons why you might want to go … (17 comments)
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homewood: Helping People On The Move - 12/11/07 10:49 AM
We wanted to take the time to thank the entire LivingInGreaterBirmingham Team, of Powell Properties, for the outstanding service I received when purchasing our house in the Greystone Legacy area of Birmingham.
My wife and I have had several real estate transactions over the past 25 years, both commercial and residential, … (0 comments)
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homewood: The Process of Getting a Mortgage and The American Dream - 12/10/07 01:38 PM
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I found this video done by NAMB, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, and said to myself, "I need to know this!" and I figured you did too. I hope this helps clear up some … (4 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 10:56 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats..
November 2007 Newly Listed Properties during November: 40 Average Price: $341,456 (Median Price: $262,400) Price Range: $168,900-$839,900
November 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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homewood: Market Snapshot - 12/01/07 01:07 AM
If you would like to know what is going on with the market in your neighborhood, try out the MARKET SNAPSHOT. Its a great tool with current information provided through a link to Birmingham Multiple Listing Service, not some company in another state with old data about this area.
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homewood: Mortgage Rates Hit Two Year Low - 11/30/07 01:23 PM
With all of the mass media scares about the motgage market, I thought it would be good to see some good news.
According to an article from the Baltimore Sun and Realtor Magazine Online, Mortgage Rates Drop to Two-Year Lows.
According to the article, for the week ending November 29, rates fell to 6.1% … (9 comments)
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homewood: Classified Ads: Are Yours Working? - 11/28/07 12:45 PM
I got this list today and thought I would share them with you all. I have a question before you read them, are your classified ads yielding the results you want? If not, you may want to try some of these.
Can I be honest with you? I can assure you, with … (24 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Market is Healthy - 11/27/07 02:36 PM
What is really happening in the Birmingham Real Estate Market? Is it as bad as we hear on TV every night? I am submitting to you that, NO! it is not.
I recently came upon a report done by our local MLS which shows the trends of the Birmingham … (2 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Luxury Homes Market Watch January-October 2007 - 11/19/07 01:39 PM
The Birmingham Alabama Luxury Home Market has been coming up a lot over the past few weeks based upon statistics from the Birmingham MLS. According to the Birmingham MLS luxury home sales are up. (Let me note for this article, I am classifying luxury properties as those that sell/list for one … (4 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 vs October 2006: Now and Then - 11/19/07 11:38 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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homewood: Is There A Condo In Your Future? - 11/14/07 05:28 PM
We all know that everyone isn't cut out to live in a condominium, but according to an article by Lisa Harris, Condominium Lifestyle Enjoys A Wide Appeal, there are a growing number of options for a number of different lifestyles.
According to the article, Margie Ingram said that, "You can buy a condo in most … (0 comments)
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homewood: A New Philosophy For YOU! - 11/13/07 05:59 PM
For three solid days, from November 5-7, 2007, we were with 600 of the best real estate and mortgage professionals in the country learning how to improve our business systems to better serve you.
As a result of what we learned, we will be providing an even higher level of service to … (2 comments)
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homewood: Schools Can Determine Your Real Estate Market - 11/12/07 11:21 AM
I was reading an article today in the Birmingham News by Anita Debro, Joe Songer/Birmingham News GOOD SCHOOLS DRIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
It gave some great insight into another aspect of the real estate market.... schools. Like all other real estate consultants, we are not really allowed to give opinions of … (12 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/08/07 11:49 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 66Average Price: $378,839Price Range: $169,900-$1,450,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 15Average Price: $251,030Price Range: $136,000-$654,000Average Days on Market: 83
Currently … (0 comments)
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homewood: Is Now The Time To Buy: Mortgage Rates Hit 5 Month Low - 11/02/07 02:57 PM
Freddie Mac reported this week that mortgage rates are at it's lowest in five months according to Mortgage Rates Drop to Five-Month Lows an article in Realtor Magazine Online.
Based on the report, rates haven't been this low since May 17th, when the average rate was 6.21%. So what is the average rate … (0 comments)
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homewood: Understanding is Key, How Far Do They Have To Go? - 10/30/07 11:08 AM
I have been talking a lot here lately about the importance of communication, and I have found, yet, another illustration that is worth taking a look at.
Communication, as I have probably said before, is more than just talking and listening. It is understanding. It is so very important for us all, … (2 comments)
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homewood: McMansion Thoughts: Biggie Size or Not? - 10/28/07 06:08 PM
I was reading a couple of articles today that I found quite interesting. I was hoping and wondering if you could give me some clarity. I am interested in what the real estate community and the general community have to say on this topic.
The first article was Cities Find New Ways … (6 comments)
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homewood: Before You Run From the Home After Inspection... Read This - 10/26/07 01:31 PM
I was reading an article today from the National Association of Realtors, 6 Common Housing Problems that Spook Buyers, and found that there are some things that will make a buyer run from a potential property.
One of the important things the article pointed out was the importance of a home inspection … (10 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Luxury Homes Market Watch January-September 2007 - 10/26/07 12:59 PM
The Birmingham Alabama Luxury Home Market has been coming up a lot over the past few weeks based upon statistics from the Birmingham MLS. According to the Birmingham MLS luxury home sales are up. (Let me note for this article, I am classifying luxury properties as those that sell/list for one … (0 comments)
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homewood: Bathrooms and Preparing Your Home To Sell Part 4 of 4 - 10/25/07 03:27 PM
Home Owners and Home Sellers, you may or may not realize this, but what you are doing right now in your home, whether it is on the market or not, will make an impact on how long it takes your home to sell, how much you will make on the sell … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Market: Looking On The Bright Side - 10/23/07 04:05 PM
Last week an article came out in the Birmingham News pointing out a drop in sales for the month of September. In BIG print it read, "Month's Sales Drop 15%..." Let's read on though, because things may not be as bad as it seems. Let's look on the bright side.
To be … (0 comments)
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homewood: Bathrooms and Preparing Your Home To Sell Part 3 of 4 - 10/23/07 02:52 PM
Home Owners and Home Sellers, you may or may not realize this, but what you are doing right now in your home, whether it is on the market or not, will make an impact on how long it takes your home to sell, how much you will make on the sell … (4 comments)
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homewood: Bathrooms and Preparing Your Home To Sell Part 2 of 4 - 10/21/07 10:18 PM
Home Owners and Home Sellers, you may or may not realize this, but what you are doing right now in your home, whether it is on the market or not, will make an impact on how long it takes your home to sell, how much you will make on the sell … (2 comments)
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homewood: Bathrooms and Preparing Your Home To Sell Part 1 of 4 - 10/20/07 12:09 AM
Home Owners and Home Sellers, you may or may not realize this, but what you are doing right now in your home, whether it is on the market or not, will make an impact on how long it takes your home to sell, how much you will make on the sell … (17 comments)
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homewood: Sign the final documents, get the key, and move into your new home: Step 8 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/18/07 09:03 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (4 comments)
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homewood: Have a Home Inspection: Step 7 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/17/07 08:29 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (6 comments)
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homewood: Do you "Wonder Where The Wild Things Are?" in Birmingham October 20-21, 2007 - 10/15/07 10:45 PM
Coming up this weekend, October 20-21, 2007, the Alabama Ballet will be performing "Where The Wild Things Are."
Shows will be at 1:00 and 7:30 on Saturday, October 20 and at 3:00 on Sunday, October 21, at the Samford University Wright Center.
They promise that the entire family will enjoy this exciting journey with … (12 comments)
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homewood: Earnest Money: Step 6 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/15/07 09:55 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics September 2007 vs September 2006: Now and Then - 10/14/07 03:51 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (2 comments)
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homewood: Make An Offer and Negotiate the Price: Step 5 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/13/07 11:46 AM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (4 comments)
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homewood: It's Pumpkin Time! - 10/12/07 06:02 PM
It is the time of year for pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin patches can be seen popping up at churches, communities, schools, and farms all around the area. Glowing smiling faces can be seen at night. It is a fun time.
I was doing some research to see if I could find any tips for finding … (11 comments)
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homewood: Find Your Dream Home: Step 4 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/12/07 05:03 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (0 comments)
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homewood: Secure Financing: Step 3 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/11/07 10:33 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (5 comments)
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homewood: Find a Great Real Estate Consultant: Step 2 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/09/07 02:26 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (0 comments)
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homewood: Decide to Buy A Home: Step 1 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/08/07 03:14 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (8 comments)
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homewood: 8 Steps To Buying A Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/07/07 09:03 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics September 2007 - 10/02/07 08:30 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
September 2007Newly Listed Properties during September: 55Average Price: $353,688Price Range: $99,900-$829,900
September 2007Sold Properties: 20Average Price: $296,820Price Range: $130,000-$584,000Average Days on Market: 83
Currently … (0 comments)
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homewood: How Does A New Car Payment Affect Your Purchase Price? - 09/30/07 09:58 PM
In Don't Buy That Car! Or Anything Else! We introduced this inevitable situation so many of us get in to. We expanded on the idea in Fight That Desire To Spend Money!. After discussing the fight we looked into What Are Debt-To-Income Ratios? and What Do They Have To Do With … (2 comments)
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homewood: What Are Debt-To-Income Ratios? and What Do They Have To Do With My New Car? - 09/29/07 10:59 PM
In Don't Buy That Car! Or Anything Else! We introduced this inevitable situation so many of us get in to. We expanded on the idea in Fight That Desire To Spend Money!
We ended the last post with our loan officer saying, "If only you didn't have this car payment, you would … (2 comments)
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homewood: Fight That Desire To Spend Money! - 09/28/07 04:35 PM
In Don't Buy That Car! Or Anything Else! We introduced this inevitable situation so many of us get in to.
We see a car that we just can't stand to live without, and now is the perfect time to buy it.
But, is it really?
Today we are going to talk … (10 comments)
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homewood: Don't Buy That Car! Or Anything Else! - 09/27/07 10:53 PM
This situation is inevitable.... It is going to happen. The question is...
Is it going to be you?
You're an adult. You can make your own decisions, and you don't need anyone telling you what to do with your money.
UNTIL! You see the commercial on TV. It has a smooth ride, it … (10 comments)
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homewood: Calming the Fears of the Home Buying Process: Addressing People - 09/26/07 07:30 PM
First of all, we admit it, home buying and selling is scary. You know it, we know it, and we admit it. The big question is, what are we scared of?
What are we scared of?
We have found that there are about three things that probably scare you most about buying a … (4 comments)
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homewood: Popeye says "Get A Home Inspection!" - 09/25/07 07:05 PM
I was watching cartoons the other day, (YES, with my kids...) and this video came on. I was hoping I could find it. I know it is a little long (about 10 min.), but it illustrates something we all need to be aware of.
Get a home inspection!
No, we … (2 comments)
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homewood: Calming the Fears of the Home Buying Process: Addressing Commitment - 09/25/07 03:05 PM
First of all, we admit it, home buying and selling is scary. You know it, we know it, and we admit it. The big question is, what are we scared of?
What are we scared of?
We have found that there are about three things that probably scare you most about buying a … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Hoover Alabama: More Good Reasons to Live Here - 09/24/07 03:58 PM
I was reading an article from Realtor Magazine and found out more reasons why Birmingham Alabama is a great place to live.
In today's market, a lot of buyers are looking for a bargain. It looks like, according to economists from Fiserv (FISV), Lending Solutions, Moody's(MCO) Economy.com, and BusinessWeek, that Birmingham and Hoover … (0 comments)
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homewood: Calming the Fears of the Home Buying Process: Addressing Cost - 09/23/07 07:22 PM
First of all, we admit it, home buying and selling is scary. You know it, we know it, and we admit it. The big question is, what are we scared of?
What are we scared of?
We have found that there are about three things that probably scare you most about buying a … (4 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Strong Housing Market and Strong Economy - 09/22/07 03:31 PM
I was reading a short article in the Birmingham News this week by Roy Williams and found out that we are becoming a bigger blip on the radar, and for good reasons.
Ed Finn was in town this week as a keynote speaker in a UAB and Merrill Lynch Lecture Series. Now, … (4 comments)
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homewood: Calming the Fears of the Home Buying Process - 09/22/07 02:45 PM
First of all, we admit it, home buying and selling is scary. You know it, we know it, and we admit it. The big question is, what are we scared of?
What are we scared of?
We have found that there are about three things that probably scare you most about buying a … (4 comments)
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homewood: Figure Our How Much Home You Can Afford - 09/21/07 10:14 PM
If you listen to any ad for a mortgage company or real estate company or if you just talk to a loan office or real estate agent, you will hear them suggest that if you are renting and have cash for a down payment, then you can afford to buy a … (8 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Eighth is the Pest Control Operator and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/20/07 02:55 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Luxury Homes Market Watch January-August 2007 - 09/19/07 10:02 PM
I was talking with someone the other day and the subject of the Birmingham Alabama Luxury Home Market came up. Based upon statistics from the Birmingham MLS, luxury home sales are up. Why? Really, it is hard to explain why, but we can speculate.
Perhaps it is because there were more … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Seventh is the Home Inspector and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/19/07 08:46 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (2 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Sixth is the Surveyor and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/18/07 01:13 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Fifth is the Appraiser and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/16/07 05:26 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (2 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Fourth is the Title Company and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/15/07 04:11 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Third is the Attorney and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/14/07 11:57 AM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (2 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Second is the Lender and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/13/07 12:01 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: First is the Real Estate Consulant and Who Are All These Other People? - 09/11/07 08:50 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Who Are All These People? - 09/10/07 03:49 PM
Something many of us do not know or realize is how many people are actually involved in the home buying process. It can be a bit overwhelming too.
You are out looking for your dream home, you find it, then, all of a sudden.... PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE!!!
There are a number of … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics August 2007 vs August 2006: Now and Then - 09/09/07 06:55 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Making It Easier: The Fifth Simple Thing - 09/08/07 01:54 PM
Five days ago we began discussing the five simple things you can do to know to make the home buying process easier.Fourdays ago, we looked at the first simple thing you can do: getting pre-approved. Three days ago, we discussed the second thing you need to know, find a great real estate consultant. Two days ago we pondered the … (0 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Making It Easier: The Fourth Simple Thing - 09/07/07 10:06 PM
Four days ago we began discussing the five simple things you can do to know to make the home buying process easier. Three days ago, we looked at the first simple thing you can do: getting pre-approved. Two days ago, we discussed the second thing you need to know, find a great real estate consultant. Yesterday we pondered … (2 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Making It Easier: The Third Simple Thing - 09/06/07 09:06 PM
Three days ago we began discussing the five simple things you can do to know to make the home buying process easier. Two days ago, we looked at the first simple thing you can do: getting pre-approved. Yesterday, we discussed the second thing you need to know, find a great real estate consultant. Today, we are … (0 comments)
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homewood: It's a great time to buy in Birmingham, AL... - 09/06/07 08:46 AM
Sales in Birmingham, AL, while more robust than many cities and States, have started to trend down. It interesting to note that our local newspaper, and many uninformed R/E Agents, would have said that we have been soft all year. The fact is that our YTD sales through June, 2007 were off … (1 comments)
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homewood: Birmingham Alabama Home Buying Process: Making It Easier: The Second Simple Thing - 09/05/07 05:03 PM
Two days ago we began discussing the five simple things you can do to know to make the home buying process easier. Yesterday, we looked at the first simple thing you can do: getting pre-approved. Today, want to look at the second thing you need to know.
The second thing you need to do to make … (0 comments)
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homewood: Making the Home Buying Process Easier in Birmingham Alabama: The First Simple Thing - 09/04/07 11:11 PM
Yesterday we began discussing the five simple things you can do to know to make the home buying process easier. Today, we want to look at the first thing you need to know.
The first thing you need to know is to get pre-approved for your loan. Let me say that one more time … (4 comments)
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homewood: Five Simple Things You Need to Know to Make the Home Buying Process Easier in Birmingham Alabama - 09/03/07 09:30 PM
Making the home buying process easier is something we all want to do whether we are the agent, the buyer, or the seller. The great news about it is it's not that hard. For a matter fact we have come up with five simple things you need to do to make the process … (2 comments)
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homewood: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics August 2007 - 08/31/07 10:53 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.August 2007Newly Listed Properties during August: 57Average Price: $358,353Price Range: $169,500-$799,000
August 2007Sold Properties: 30Average Price: $329,967Price Range: $147,000-$755,000Average Days on Market: 104
If … (0 comments)
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homewood: Getting our Feet Wet in Birmingham Alabama - 08/31/07 01:53 PM
Birmingham Alabama, well the whole state, has been in drought conditions this summer. This week though we have had some much needed rain and I think everyone is grateful and has enjoyed it quite a bit. Some of us, like our friend over here, have just wanted to sit out in … (8 comments)
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homewood: Fountains Use Recycled Water: Alabama Drought 2007 - 08/23/07 09:34 PM
Alabama has been in drought conditions all summer. Lawns are browning, trees are loosing leaves, flowers and shrubs are wilting and dying away. The Birmingham Water Works has issued a Stage 3 drought alert limiting what days you can water your lawn. They have also requested that you don't wash you … (1 comments)
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homewood: Chinese Language All the Rage at Some Local Schools in Birmingham - 08/20/07 09:37 PM
My family and I had the opportunity to meet with two teachers from China and grab a bite of lunch this weekend. These two teachers have been brought here to teach at Highlands School working with children from their family center all the way through 8th grade. What a remarkable opportunity … (0 comments)
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homewood: Now and Then: Hoover Market Statistics July 2006 vs. July 2007 - 08/20/07 09:24 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Birmingham Area to know the stats. You will notice for Hoover I don't have the active stats. Our local MLS puts limits on the number of active properties it will … (0 comments)
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homewood: Incredible Home for Sale in Irondale, Alabama - 08/20/07 04:38 PM
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